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Wallace Chan
Estimate
6,000,000 - 9,000,000 HKD
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Description
- Wallace Chan
- Insight Series- Baby's Perspective
- copper, titanium, obsidian, ruby, sapphire, yellow sapphire, orange sapphire, tsavorite garnet
signed in English and dated 2013
Condition
This work is generally in good condition. There are a few minor marks on the surface of the obsidian ball, and general white spots on the inside of the hand and the behind of the child.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
Wallace Chan grew up in Hong Kong, spending his youth mastering Eastern sculpture and the Western art of gemstones. He then started his artistic career as a sculptor.
In the mid-1980s, he invented the “Wallace Cut” – a carved image using reflective techniques that resemble that of cameos, intaglios and gem faceting. This marked the beginning of his adventure in working with gemstones, launching a new creative period in his career that would continue through the decade. He later worked on large-scale sculpting projects, often for revered monasteries. In 2000, he created a Great Stupa for Taiwan’s Fo Guang Shan, which is now permanently displayed at the Fo Guang Shan Buddha Memorial Center, earning him great recognition among lovers of Buddhist art. In 2001, he opened a new chapter in jewellery creation, through exploring new faceting techniques, lighting, colours, metallurgy, and ergonomics to give form to his Zen-stimulated mind.
After 8 years of research, Wallace Chan successfully discovered the revolutionary mastery of titanium in jewellery-making. He created a new concept: “wearable sculptural art”, which earned him respect among the top designers and collectors worldwide. Museums and galleries around the world soon caught wind of Wallace Chan’s unique and innovative talents. He has since been invited to exhibit in Beijing (the Capital Museum), New York, California, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Moscow, Singapore, Japan, and Taiwan. He was even cited by the German jewellery industry as a “carving genius”.
Wallace Chan continues today to make breakthroughs in innovations, making the impossible possible, as well as exhibiting limitless creativity and endless surprises. He is globally recognised as the only fine jewellery artist of Chinese origin, who has mastered both innovative design and revolutionary technique, truly defining the term: “A Modern Renaissance Man”.
In the mid-1980s, he invented the “Wallace Cut” – a carved image using reflective techniques that resemble that of cameos, intaglios and gem faceting. This marked the beginning of his adventure in working with gemstones, launching a new creative period in his career that would continue through the decade. He later worked on large-scale sculpting projects, often for revered monasteries. In 2000, he created a Great Stupa for Taiwan’s Fo Guang Shan, which is now permanently displayed at the Fo Guang Shan Buddha Memorial Center, earning him great recognition among lovers of Buddhist art. In 2001, he opened a new chapter in jewellery creation, through exploring new faceting techniques, lighting, colours, metallurgy, and ergonomics to give form to his Zen-stimulated mind.
After 8 years of research, Wallace Chan successfully discovered the revolutionary mastery of titanium in jewellery-making. He created a new concept: “wearable sculptural art”, which earned him respect among the top designers and collectors worldwide. Museums and galleries around the world soon caught wind of Wallace Chan’s unique and innovative talents. He has since been invited to exhibit in Beijing (the Capital Museum), New York, California, Germany, Italy, Switzerland, Moscow, Singapore, Japan, and Taiwan. He was even cited by the German jewellery industry as a “carving genius”.
Wallace Chan continues today to make breakthroughs in innovations, making the impossible possible, as well as exhibiting limitless creativity and endless surprises. He is globally recognised as the only fine jewellery artist of Chinese origin, who has mastered both innovative design and revolutionary technique, truly defining the term: “A Modern Renaissance Man”.